It's Too Late
Lorrie Morgan Lyrics


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Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.

And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.

It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.

And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.

There'll be good times again for me and you,
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.

And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it. (we can't make it)
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.





It's too late baby, it's too late now darling
It's too late.

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Too Late" by Lorrie Morgan is a beautifully melancholic ballad that touches upon the themes of changing relationships and the futility of trying to hold onto something that has lost its spark. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who used to be happy together but have grown apart over time. The singer is regretful and resigned, realizing that no matter how much they tried, they could not salvage the relationship.


The opening lines, "Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time. There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'" set the tone for the rest of the song. These words convey a sense of boredom and stagnation and suggest that the couple has lost its excitement and passion. The line "One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'" indicates that one or both of the partners have changed or stopped putting in the effort required to maintain the relationship. The chorus "And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it. Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it," highlights the futility of the efforts made by the couple, and the singer's realization that it's time to move on.


The second verse is more introspective, with the words "It used to be so easy, livin' here with you. You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do. Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool." These lines suggest that the partnership has lost its dynamic and that the singer is painfully aware that things are not what they used to be. The final verse attempts to end on a positive note while acknowledging the relationship's ending. "There'll be good times again for me and you, But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too? Still, I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you." The lines "But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it too?" suggest that the partner feels the same as the singer, and they are ready to move on and start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
I have no motivation to do anything and I would rather lay in bed than face the reality of our relationship.


There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
The relationship that we once had is now broken and something went wrong along the way.


One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
Either one of us is moving in a different direction or we've both given up on trying to make things work.


And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it. Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
Even though we tried our best to save our relationship, it's too late and something inside me has died. I can no longer pretend that everything is okay.


It used to be so easy, livin' here with you. You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do. Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
Our relationship used to be effortless and enjoyable, but now you seem unhappy and distant, making me feel foolish for not noticing earlier.


There'll be good times again for me and you, But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too? Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
There's a possibility of good times in the future for the both of us, but we can't continue to stay together. Despite that, I'm still grateful for the love we once shared.


It's too late baby, it's too late now darling It's too late.
There's nothing we can do now to save our relationship. It's too late and our time together has come to an end.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, JOHNNY THUNDERS

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